Lillian Gordis

Hailed as ‘a Martha Argerich of the harpsichord’ (ResMusica), LILLIAN GORDIS is known across Europe and the United States for her innovative and audacious playing. She has been compared alongside Pierre Hantaï and Ivo Pogorelich (ConcertoNet.com, Hebdoscope) and praised for her ‘sculpting of time’ (Magnétique/RTS), ‘impressive virtuosity’ and ‘intensity of touch’ (Diapason), and talent for leading listeners on an ‘expedition through unimagined worlds of color and expression’ (Fono Forum).

Born in 1992 in Berkeley, California, Lillian fell in love with the harpsichord at age 9. Five years later, Pierre Hantaï discovered her during a tour to the United States, and, captivated by her touch, he encouraged her to move to France for further studies. She moved to Paris at 16, where she was mentored by him and Bertrand Cuiller.

Lillian’s début solo recording, Zones (Paraty Productions, 2019), dedicated to sonatas of Domenico Scarlatti, has received a warm welcome from critics worldwide (Klassik-Highlights/Fono Forum, 4 diapasons/Diapason, ResMusica, ConcertoNet.com, Notulæ, ClassiqueHD…). She has been a featured artist on France Musique’s radio show, Génération Jeunes Interprètes, and RTS’s show Magnétique.

Lillian is a four-time laureate of the Fondation Royaumont (2013, 2015-2017) and is supported by the Fondation d’entreprise Safran. She performs regularly as a soloist in festivals across Europe and the United States and plays frequently with her duo partner Jérôme Hantaï.